New Zealand · Naturist beaches
New Zealand naturist beaches
71 beaches and clothing-optional venues. New Zealand has no specific law prohibiting public nudity on beaches; however, individuals can be prosecuted under the Summary Offences Act 1981, Section 4, which criminalises "ind…
Allans Beach
Allans Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Ashworths
Ashworths is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Auckland Counties Sun Club
Auckland
Auckland Naturist Orewa
Auckland Naturist Orewa is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Barrytown
Barrytown is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Blenheim
Blenheim is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Breaker Bay
Breaker Bay is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Carters Beach
Carters Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Doctors
Point Beach {{efn|Doctors Point Beach, Dunedin {{coord|45|43|58|S|170|36|12|E|display=inline}}}}
Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Geraldine
Geraldine is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Golden Bay
Golden Bay is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Hamilton
Hamilton is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Hauraki Plains
Hauraki Plains is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Herne
Herne is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Hikuraki
Hikuraki is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Invercargill
Invercargill is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Kaikai
Kaikai is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Kaka Point
Kaka Point is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Karekare Beach
Spectacular west Auckland black sand beach with a waterfall, rainforest backdrop, and a quieter atmosphere than neighbouring Piha. Popular with naturists.
Karikari Peninsula
Karikari Peninsula is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Karioitahi Beach
Remote black sand beach with nudist use
Ladies Bay
Unofficial nude beach below the cliffs of St. Heliers
Lake Kaniere
Lake Kaniere is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Lake Wānaka
Lake Wānaka is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Little Palm Beach
Secluded nudist cove on Waiheke Island
Manawatū District
Manawatū District is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Mapoutahi
Mapoutahi is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Mapua Reserve
Small nude beach
Moturoa / Rabbit Island
Moturoa / Rabbit Island is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Napier
Napier is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Nelson
Nelson is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
New Plymouth
New Plymouth is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Ngataki
Ngataki is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
North
North is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
O'Neills
O'Neills is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Opoutere
Opoutere is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Orchard Sun Club
Sutton, Dunedin
Papamoa Beach
Papamoa Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Peka Peka Beach
[[Kāpiti Coast]] }}
Piha Beach
Auckland's famous black sand beach with dramatic surf, local naturist sections, and wild untamed beauty on the west coast. One of New Zealand's most iconic beaches.
Pineglades Naturist Club
[[Rolleston, New Zealand|Rolleston]]}}
Pohutukawa Bay
Clothing-optional beach on North Shore
Rotorua
Rotorua is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Rotota Sun Club
Rotorua
Russell
Russell is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Ryans
Ryans is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Saint Heliers
Saint Heliers is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Sandfly Bay
Sandfly Bay is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Smaills Beach
Smaills Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Spencer
Spencer is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
St. Heliers Bay
St. Heliers Bay is an established unofficial naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Takapuna
Takapuna is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Tapotupotu
Tapotupotu is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Taylors
Mistake Beach {{efn|Taylors Mistake Beach, Christchurch {{coord|43|34|54|S|172|46|36|E|display=inline}}}}
Tumbledown
Tumbledown is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Uretiti Beach
Uretiti Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Victory Beach
Victory Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Waihi Beach
Waihi Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Waikuku
Waikuku is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Warrington Beach
Warrington Beach is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Wellington Naturist Club
[[Te Mārua]], [[Upper Hutt]]}}
Whakaputa
Whakaputa is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Whakatāne
Whakatāne is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Whanganui
Whanganui is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Whareakeake
(Murdering Beach) }}
Woodend
Woodend is a known informal naturist beach in New Zealand. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Legal context
New Zealand has no specific law prohibiting public nudity on beaches; however, individuals can be prosecuted under the Summary Offences Act 1981, Section 4, which criminalises "indecent exposure" when nudity is deemed obscene or indecent. The law specifies: "Every person is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $2,000 who, in or within view of any public place, intentionally and obscenely exposes any part of his person." Court decisions have generally distinguished between non-sexual social nudity and indecent exposure, with naturism increasingly recognized as legitimate.